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Activities for Indoors

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:January 12, 2024
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Now that the weather is cold, that means more program time is spent inside. It can be hard to keep kids engaged while they are all cooped up. I’ve explored…

The Network is Celebrating 35 Years!

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:January 3, 2024
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The Network is celebrating 35 years of after school excellence...and more! In 1989, the Network was founded as the Connecticut School Age Child Care Alliance (CSACCA) at the first After…

OST STEM Experience

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:January 2, 2024
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The Connecticut Science Center and CT Network for Children and Youth (CTNCY) are thrilled to offer a brand-new series of workshops centered around developing skills, expertise, and programming to assist…

Simply STEM (December)

Post author:Marla Berrios
Post published:December 15, 2023
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Welcome to this month’s Simply STEM activity! Today, we are making snow dough! This snow dough is supposed to mimic the look of real snow. Your students will be able…

Unpacking the Power of Us Survey

Post author:Ken Anthony
Post published:November 14, 2023
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The place of out-of-school time programming in supporting young people’s learning and growth is well established. Yet little is known about the staff and volunteers who support young people. In…

Simply STEM (November)

Post author:Marla Berrios
Post published:November 13, 2023
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Welcome to this month’s Simply STEM activity! Today, we are going to test how different liquids react with marshmallows! This fun and easy activity is perfect for your students to…

Building 3D Sandwiches & Color Collages

Post author:Marla Berrios
Post published:November 1, 2023
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Two years ago, I created a YouTube video highlighting the playlist feature on the Mizzen app. The playlist “Art Projects for K-5th Grade at Home or in Small Groups” included…

Simply STEM (October)

Post author:Marla Berrios
Post published:October 30, 2023
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Welcome to this month’s Simply STEM activity! Today, we are creating our own spiderweb! This activity is a fun and creative way to teach your students about how spiders catch…

Help Us Help YOU!

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:October 11, 2023
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Hi, I’m Ashley! I’m a graduate student in the Community Psychology program at CCSU and I’m interning with the Network this fall to help conduct a needs assessment project. In…

Simply STEM (September)

Post author:Marla Berrios
Post published:September 25, 2023
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Welcome to this month’s Simply STEM activity! Today, we are making paper leaf gliders! This fun hands-on activity will help your students understand concepts like aerodynamics and fine motor skills.…